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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 275,324.60, 412,986.90 and 170,348.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 275,324.60, 412,986.90 and 170,348.60 is: 255,522.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    275,324.60 : 412,986.90 = 170,348.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    275,324.60/412,986.90 = 170,348.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    275,324.60x = 412,986.90 × 170,348.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    275,324.60x = 70,351,740,233.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,351,740,233.34/275,324.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,522.90

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